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William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition was started by the late William C. Byrd, conductor of the Flint Symphony Orchestra, for the purpose of helping launch careers for young musicians. Following his untimely death, the St. Cecilia Society of Flint, MI, has continued to sponsor the annual classical music competition. The Competition in the coming years will focus on winds and brass (2026), voice (2027), piano (2028), and strings (2029).
MAIN OFFICE
St. Cecilia Society of Flint, MI/Byrd Competition
c/o Dort Music Center/Flint Institute of Music 1025 East Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48503 UNITED STATES
810-964-9399
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ELIGIBILITY
Contestants cannot have an agent. Instrumentalists cannot be older than 32 on the day of the Byrd Competition, and vocalists cannot be older than 35 on the day of a voice Competition. The music contestants perform must be written for their instrument and full orchestra.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Voice •
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $75 |
| Application deadline | January 26, 2026 |
| Application notes | Applications for the 2026 Winds/Brass competition will be accepted beginning November 1, 2025, through January 14, 2026. Applications must be received by the competition by the deadline. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 7, 2026, 8 am - 5 pm (times may vary)—Dort Music Center, Flint Institute of Music, Flint, MI, winds & brass |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 7, 2026, 7 pm—Dort Music Center, Flint Institute of Music, Flint, MI, winds & brass |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | TBD | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2025 Zhengyi "Frank" Huang, piano
2024 Antona Yost, mezzo-soprano
2022 Danielle Kim, flute
2021 Postponed due to Covid
2020 Noelle Naito, violin
2024 Antona Yost, mezzo-soprano
2022 Danielle Kim, flute
2021 Postponed due to Covid
2020 Noelle Naito, violin
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